How to Add Merlin Chain to MetaMask

Add Merlin Chain to MetaMask

You can add Merlin Chain to MetaMask through RPC details. 

1. Click Add network under the network dropdown menu
2. Click Add a network manually on the next page.
3. Enter the following RPC details:
   • Network name: Merlin Mainnet
   • RPC URL: https://rpc.merlinchain.io
   • Chain ID: 4200
   • Currency symbol: BTC
   • Block explorer URL: https://scan.merlinchain.io

Key Takeaways

• Merlin Chain dubs itself the ‘native Bitcoin Layer 2’. It is a scaling solution for the Bitcoin network.

• Merlin is a ZK-EVM network. It uses zero-knowledge rollups to batch data for transactions executed on its layer and submit to the Bitcoin network for final validation. It claims to offer a high-performance network while retaining the security level of the Bitcoin network through this approach.

• You can access the Merlin network through EVM wallets like MetaMask. This article guides users on how to add the Merlin network to the MetaMask wallet using the network details and via Chainlist.

Add Merlin to MetaMask using RPC details

To add Merlin to your MetaMask wallet using the network details:

1. Open your MetaMask wallet; from your wallet dashboard, click the network dropdown from the top left corner.

2. Click Add network from the bottom of the dropdown menu, as Merlin network isn’t pre-installed on MetaMask.

3. Click Add a network manually at the bottom of the network list.

4. On the form on the next page, enter the following details accordingly:

   • Network name: Merlin Mainnet

   • RPC URL: https://rpc.merlinchain.io

   • Chain ID: 4200

   • Currency symbol: BTC

   • Block explorer URL: https://scan.merlinchain.io

Always double-check network details before connecting your wallet. 

 

5. Click Save to complete

On completion, the Merlin network will be added to the list of network options on your MetaMask wallet and will now be available for selection on your MetaMask wallet. Follow Step 1 to switch between Merlin and other networks added to your MetaMask.

Add Merlin to MetaMask via Chainlist

You can also add Merlin to your MetaMask wallet via Chainlist. Chainlist collates EVM networks and enables users to add new networks to their wallets in a few clicks.

To add Merlin to your MetaMask wallet using Chainlist:

1. Visit the ChainList website.

2. Click Connect Wallet from the top right corner to connect to the platform.

3. Using the search bar, search ‘Merlin’.

4. Confirm the network details (Chain ID 4200) and click Add to MetaMask from the network’s profile

5. Approve the transaction request from your wallet to complete.

Final Thoughts

The Bitcoin network is unarguably the most decentralized blockchain network. With the Proof of Work consensus algorithm and over a million miners guarding the network, it has grown into one of the strongest security facilities in the blockchain space. Merlin network’s architecture is similar to that seen on other Layer 2 scaling solutions, especially ones using zero-knowledge proofs. However, a key difference is the settlement on the Bitcoin network. Transactions settled on Bitcoin inherit, a significant level of this security and decentralization. This is the main idea behind the Merlin network.

With support for key Bitcoin protocols and token standards (like BRC-20 and BRC-420), Merlin network invites Bitcoin enthusiasts to a platform that claims to offer Bitcoin’s level of security and decentralization, but with more efficiency and better resource management. 

This article takes you through the process of adding the Merlin network to your MetaMask wallet, enabling you to access and manage your assets on the network. Also, note that this article only guides readers on how to add the Merlin network to the MetaMask wallet and should not be taken as financial advice or endorsement of the network featured. 

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